Category: Trademark
Can AI Systems Be Inventors?
September 1, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 3:32 pm
Can an artificial intelligence (AI) system be recognised as an inventor under Indian patent law? The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has now provided a clear answer: No. For several years, the question of AI inventorship has been debated across jurisdictions. The
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GI-Tagged Mithila Makhana Makes
August 11, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:53 pm
GI-Tagged Mithila Makhana Makes First Sea Shipment to Australia August 11, 2026 Bihar’s famous Mithila Makhana has made further progress in the global market with its initial shipment of the GI-tagged item to Australia. In addition to potentially creating new prospects for makhana producers, exporters,
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Creative Design Protection in India
August 5, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 4:16 pm
In today’s competitive business, the appearance of any product is essential. It creates the demand in the market. Before purchasing any product, customers are generally driven to its design first. A unique shape, attractive pattern, elegant packaging or stylised appearance always draw the attention of
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Session on Current Challenges in Intellectual Property Rights
July 23, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:59 pm
We are pleased to announce an Interactive Session on “Current Challenges in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)”, organized in collaboration with the Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University. The session will bring together academicians, legal professionals, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and students to deliberate on the rapidly
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FLASHBACK OF FIFA LOGO
July 21, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:29 pm
The FIFA World Cup is more than the pinnacle of international football; it is one of the most recognisable and commercially valuable sporting brands in the world. Every four years, billions of fans witness not only a celebration of football but also the unveiling of
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Rath Yatra: Indian Legacy
July 16, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:46 pm
For over a thousand years, the magnificent Rath Yatra has inspired millions with its timeless message of faith, unity, and compassion. Originating in the sacred city of Puri, Odisha, this iconic festival celebrates the grand journey of Lord Jagannath, accompanied by Lord Balabhadra and Goddess
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Contempt Has Its Limits: Delhi HC on Google Ads
July 9, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:52 pm
New Delhi, July 2026. For nearly a decade, one Delhi courtroom has been quietly shaping how India expects the world’s biggest search engine to police the trademarks that show up in its adverts. Earlier this month, that long-running dispute reached a decisive moment. The Delhi
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SC to Courts: Verify Your AI, or Lose the Case
July 7, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 4:49 pm
New Delhi, July 2026. In a ruling that legal circles are already calling one of the sharpest judicial responses yet to the creeping problem of artificial intelligence hallucinations in Indian courtrooms, the Supreme Court has struck down orders passed by the National Company Law
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Can a Temple Own a Name? Jagannath Temple Says Yes
June 18, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:18 pm
Puri Jagannath Temple Secures IP Protection for ‘Sacred’ Words: A Move in the Right Direction for Heritage, Culture, and Business Meta description: In an unprecedented move, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) of the 12th-century Puri shrine has registered trademarks for sacred keywords and a
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MakeMyTrip vs MakeMyIndiaTrip: The Trade Mark War
June 18, 2026
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:12 pm
When Reputation Travels Faster Than Innovation: Lessons from MakeMyTrip (India) (P) Ltd. v. MakeMyIndiaTrip In contemporary commerce, where digital visibility often comes first, then follows commercial credibility, a trademark is no longer just a legal identifier; it is more like a vault of trust,
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